http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:08:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Your friends and family are invited to Orlando YAD's 3rd Annual Nature Trip at Wikiwa Springs! http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/09/30/yad-hosts-3rd-annual-nature-trip-all-are-invitedsign-up-today/ Orlando YAD would like to announce that there will be a Yard Sale this Saturday (9/20) and Sunday (9/21) from 7am to 2pm. All the monies raised will go towards the Regional Conference Fund, which will be held next year. Various items have been pooled together from numerous donators to ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/09/17/orlando-yad-fundraiser-yard-sale/ Seven Orlando YAD members traveled to Kaohsiung, Taiwan for the bi-annual International Buddha’s Light Young Adult Conference 2008 (July 9-13). This year’s theme was Change the World and Benefit Humanity. Over a thousand young adults from all over the world joined together to learn and grow from each other. The ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/09/17/international-buddhas-light-young-adult-conference-2009/ This year's Children's Summer Camp was yet another success! It was held at Guang Ming Temple on June 6, 2008 through June 8, 2008. There were about 30 kids who participated and everyone, including the counselors, volunteers and children enjoyed the camp! By: Josh Manning  Summer had come and the kids had ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/09/17/childrens-summer-camp-2008-depend-on-me/ On April 6, 2008, Venerable Jue Wei from California gave a memorable lecture. Below is a synopsis of what was discussed:              For those mind gymnasts out there, Venerable Jue Wei, a holder of three master degrees, had given her time on April 12th to visit our temple and give a few lessons on ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/09/17/venerable-jue-wei-visited-guang-ming-temple/ By: Malinda Yeh So you’ve established an interest in Buddhism.  You understand that the main goal in Buddhism is to reach enlightenment.  But one question continues to nag in the back of your mind:  How can I, a more or less regular human being, ever expect to achieve such a highly ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/09/01/new-sutra-study-class-begins-august-17th-open-to-public/ Click picture for gallery 69 Teams, 962 participants, over $160,000 raised in one night.  These are the numbers from the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life - East Orlando.  This year the Orlando BLIA YAD attended for the first time, and had outstanding results.  As a group we raised $1,156.60!  Our dedication ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/04/21/american-cancer-society-relay-for-life/   Celebrating the Buddha's Birthday & Mother's Day Festival Programs : Buddha‘s Bathing Ceremony, GRAND BOOK FAIR, Garden Party & Cultural Performances Organizers: Guang Ming Temple, Buddha’s Light International Association, Florida Chapter Book Fair Co-organizer: Chinese Daily News Book Dept Date/Time: 5/11/2008 Sunday, 10:30am ~ 3:30pm Location: Guang Ming Temple, 6555 Hoffner Road, Orlando, FL ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/04/08/celebrating-the-buddhas-birthday-mothers-day-festival/ This year's summer camp has now concluded.  We would like to thank all our Volunteers, Counselors, and YAD for the hard work of our most successful summer camp ever!  http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/03/31/2008-childrens-summer-camp/ English Buddhist Dharma Talk Speaker: Venerable Jue Wei Topic: Gymnastics of the Mind - How to interpret and use life’s little lessons(from Vijnana into Jnana) Date: April 12, 2008 SaturdayTime: 1:30pm—3:00pm Location: Guang Ming Temple 6555 Hoffner Road, Orlando, FL 32822 Tel: (407) 281-8488 Email: ibpsfl@yahoo.com Ven. Jue Wei is giving another talk on 4/6/2008 10am – ... http://www.OrlandoBuddhism.org/2008/03/28/english-buddhist-dharma-talk/